Vacuums That Use Water & Not a Filter or Bag

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JOLIE JOHNSON Last Updated: Oct 03, 2017

Jolie Johnson

Based in Austin, Texas, Jolie Johnson has been in the fitness industry for over 12 years and has been writing fitness-related articles since 2008 for various websites. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and philosophy from the University of Illinois.

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Water filtration vacuum cleaners use water as the filtering system. This is not the same as a vacuum cleaner that uses water to clean your carpets. Water filtering systems pump the air that sucks dirt out of your carpet through water before venting it. The water captures the dust and dirt so that it is not released into the air.

Thane H2O Vacuum

The Thane H2O is an economical choice for a water filtration vacuum. As of August 2010, the H2O vacuum sold for $199 on the Thane website. Thane claims that the unit removes up to 99.97 percent of pollutants. Fill the canister with tap water. No adjustments are necessary as you move to different types of surfaces, including carpet, tile, wood and linoleum. You can also clean up wet spills with the H2O vacuum. A telescopic wand is included so you can clean high places. After finishing, you simply empty the water out of the canister.

Rainbow E2 Vacuum

Rainbow is considered one of the top water filtration vacuum makers. In August 2010, the E2 sold for around $1500. Rainbow claims that the E2 will remove 99.997 percent of pollutants. The canister holds two quarts of water. A 12-amp motor offers two power settings. Use the lower setting when cleaning smaller items such as upholstery and lamps. Several stainless steel attachments come with the unit, including a curved wand, straight wand, upholstery tool and crevice tool. At 32 pounds, the E2 is heftier than other vacuums. Rainbow provides a 21-year warranty on the E2.

Thermax AF2

The Thermax AF2 is a complete home cleaning system. The price of the Thermax unit reflects its multi-use purpose. As of August 2010, the unit sold for around $2700. The AF2 can be used on carpets and hardwood floors. It serves as a wet or dry vac. You can also deodorize and sanitize your carpet with the Thermax system. Thermax claims the AF2 removes 99.99 percent of contaminants down to sub-micron size. The unit has a 10-foot wet/dry hose, upholstery tool, crevice tool and a dry vacuum head.